M4.1 Depth: 37.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 12:56:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 12:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 12:56:52 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.93000, -80.80000
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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